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La Vérendrye wildlife reserve is one of the largest reserves in the province of Quebec, Canada, covering 12,589 square kilometres of contiguous land and lake area. It is named after Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye, a French-Canadian explorer.
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La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve

1070 3e avenue est, Val-d'Or, QC J9P 0J6, Canada
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La Vérendrye wildlife reserve is one of the largest reserves in the province of Quebec, Canada, covering 12,589 square kilometres of contiguous land and lake area. It is named after Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye, a French-Canadian explorer.

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Felipe CFelipe C
We went for the camping and the possibility to have a better view of the stars. We're a famiy that enjoys hiking and biking and we've been going around Quebec with our trailer. We paid for a 3-service spot for 2 nights at La Vieille. The good: - Nice little sandy beach by the lake La Vieille. - Nice piece of trail (what's left of it, see below) up to Lake Glaçon. - Lots and lots of blueberries. - We saw some falling stars, Jupiter and Saturn with its rings. The very bad: - our 3-service spot had a broken electrical pole laying next to the sewer spot (although with electricity), non-potable water and uneven terrain. - The pin for the fire grill was missing. - Too close to the 117 highway. We could hear the traffic and specially the loud vehicles. - apparently a tornado destroyed the majority of the only hiking trail on site in 2016 and SEPAQ didn't bother to rebuild it nor remove it from its maps. What's left is about 500m with the boardwalk to Lake Glaçon nearly falling apart. - no fire logs available. I had to hack some with my mini axe from what was left on the ground by the tornado. - but even if there was, you'd have to plan your visit to the reception shack, because there's only someone there to give you information or rent you kayaks around noon or around 17hs. It took me 3 tries at different wildlife reserves but I finally reached the conclusion that they're not worth it. Too expensive for so little return and so sad a lack of maintenance. I guess I'd better stick to the parks...
Abeer SAbeer S
Very quite and beautiful place. I drove from Ottawa, so I arrived from the south, it took about 2.5 hours, roads are not that bad as described 'at least depending on driving from ottawa, there's like 7 or 10 km of a continuous bad road right before reaching the south gate, but that's just like driving on Carling or Bronson, not worse than that!'. If you are coming from Ottawa, my advice is to camp at De La Vieille , it's less than 10 minutes drive from the south gate on route 117. Note that the distance from the south gate to the north gate is 185km. Make sure to check which gate/campground is closer to where you are coming from so you don't end up driving from one side to the other. Staff were very helpful, speaking English and ready to guide and help whenever needed. The campsites with water access is something to look for 'note that those sites usually fully exposed to the sun'. Lake water is super clear and clean, washroom are not so fancy but well maintained and clean all the time. Showers are free not like other Sepaq parks. Be ready to many fun hikes and paddles too
Paul ParentPaul Parent
Réserve faunique La Vérendrye is a vast wilderness area in western Québec, renowned for its expansive canoe-camping network and pristine natural beauty. Spanning over 4,000 lakes and 800 km of interconnected waterways, it offers one of North America’s most extensive and least crowded paddling destinations. With nearly 20 established canoe-camping circuits and over 500 backcountry campsites, La Vérendrye is a haven for paddlers. These routes range from relaxed 2-day loops to challenging 6-day adventures, accommodating groups of up to 10 people per site. Each campsite is equipped with a fire pit and pit toilet, though drinking water must be filtered from nearby sources. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at the Le Domaine registration center, and shuttle services are offered for one-way routes. The reserve is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, offering abundant opportunities to catch species such as walleye and pike. A daily access fee applies for fishing, and visitors are required to hold a valid fishing license and adhere to local regulations.
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We went for the camping and the possibility to have a better view of the stars. We're a famiy that enjoys hiking and biking and we've been going around Quebec with our trailer. We paid for a 3-service spot for 2 nights at La Vieille. The good: - Nice little sandy beach by the lake La Vieille. - Nice piece of trail (what's left of it, see below) up to Lake Glaçon. - Lots and lots of blueberries. - We saw some falling stars, Jupiter and Saturn with its rings. The very bad: - our 3-service spot had a broken electrical pole laying next to the sewer spot (although with electricity), non-potable water and uneven terrain. - The pin for the fire grill was missing. - Too close to the 117 highway. We could hear the traffic and specially the loud vehicles. - apparently a tornado destroyed the majority of the only hiking trail on site in 2016 and SEPAQ didn't bother to rebuild it nor remove it from its maps. What's left is about 500m with the boardwalk to Lake Glaçon nearly falling apart. - no fire logs available. I had to hack some with my mini axe from what was left on the ground by the tornado. - but even if there was, you'd have to plan your visit to the reception shack, because there's only someone there to give you information or rent you kayaks around noon or around 17hs. It took me 3 tries at different wildlife reserves but I finally reached the conclusion that they're not worth it. Too expensive for so little return and so sad a lack of maintenance. I guess I'd better stick to the parks...
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Very quite and beautiful place. I drove from Ottawa, so I arrived from the south, it took about 2.5 hours, roads are not that bad as described 'at least depending on driving from ottawa, there's like 7 or 10 km of a continuous bad road right before reaching the south gate, but that's just like driving on Carling or Bronson, not worse than that!'. If you are coming from Ottawa, my advice is to camp at De La Vieille , it's less than 10 minutes drive from the south gate on route 117. Note that the distance from the south gate to the north gate is 185km. Make sure to check which gate/campground is closer to where you are coming from so you don't end up driving from one side to the other. Staff were very helpful, speaking English and ready to guide and help whenever needed. The campsites with water access is something to look for 'note that those sites usually fully exposed to the sun'. Lake water is super clear and clean, washroom are not so fancy but well maintained and clean all the time. Showers are free not like other Sepaq parks. Be ready to many fun hikes and paddles too
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Réserve faunique La Vérendrye is a vast wilderness area in western Québec, renowned for its expansive canoe-camping network and pristine natural beauty. Spanning over 4,000 lakes and 800 km of interconnected waterways, it offers one of North America’s most extensive and least crowded paddling destinations. With nearly 20 established canoe-camping circuits and over 500 backcountry campsites, La Vérendrye is a haven for paddlers. These routes range from relaxed 2-day loops to challenging 6-day adventures, accommodating groups of up to 10 people per site. Each campsite is equipped with a fire pit and pit toilet, though drinking water must be filtered from nearby sources. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at the Le Domaine registration center, and shuttle services are offered for one-way routes. The reserve is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, offering abundant opportunities to catch species such as walleye and pike. A daily access fee applies for fishing, and visitors are required to hold a valid fishing license and adhere to local regulations.
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3y

Yes this is a wilderness Reserve and Provincial park, its not going to have amenities like resorts outside of its boarders. come prepared to spend time here without connectivity to the rest of the world. the closest urban center is 500 Km south. its going to be busy from May thru July.

this park caters to people looking to enjoy a few days of fishing or hunting, the territory is vast there are many miles of roads and water to explore. be prepared to travel on them.

Remember that the park attendants are there to make sure that you get what you paid for and have access to what you reserved. they are not your personal concierge. they don't have to bend over backwards to ensure that you have the best vacation possible. if you don't know what your doing or neglect to plan properly its your own fault.

if you are a novice at camping and fishing I strongly recommend spending your time elsewhere. if you don't know what your doing this is not a good place to learn. I strongly infer that those who are high maintenance and need lots of help getting what they need to vacation at a resort or lodge and to hire a guild. this park is a DIY experience.

the cabins on many of the lakes are rustic, there not private 5 star hotel suits. sometimes they are missing items, the beds don't have sheets and pillows. sometimes you have to bring your own water and source of power. your going to sacrifice convenience for solitude and quite, if your going to come here you have to be able to support yourself.

there are no modern playgrounds or sports facilities, the interpretive center is small, there are no educational or summer programs for kids to be babysat.

I would not recommend this park for large tour groups of family events, there are no pavilions with electricity and water to hold large social gatherings. washroom facilities are...

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We went for the camping and the possibility to have a better view of the stars. We're a famiy that enjoys hiking and biking and we've been going around Quebec with our trailer.

We paid for a 3-service spot for 2 nights at La Vieille.

The good: Nice little sandy beach by the lake La Vieille. Nice piece of trail (what's left of it, see below) up to Lake Glaçon. Lots and lots of blueberries. We saw some falling stars, Jupiter and Saturn with its rings.

The very bad: our 3-service spot had a broken electrical pole laying next to the sewer spot (although with electricity), non-potable water and uneven terrain. - The pin for the fire grill was missing. Too close to the 117 highway. We could hear the traffic and specially the loud vehicles. apparently a tornado destroyed the majority of the only hiking trail on site in 2016 and SEPAQ didn't bother to rebuild it nor remove it from its maps. What's left is about 500m with the boardwalk to Lake Glaçon nearly falling apart. no fire logs available. I had to hack some with my mini axe from what was left on the ground by the tornado. but even if there was, you'd have to plan your visit to the reception shack, because there's only someone there to give you information or rent you kayaks around noon or around 17hs.

It took me 3 tries at different wildlife reserves but I finally reached the conclusion that they're not worth it. Too expensive for so little return and so sad a lack of maintenance. I guess I'd better stick to...

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8y

La pire expérience de chasse a vie 2017

Un vrai cauchemar dans la zone 64

Nous somme descendue cet été de Sherbrooke , nous avons fait plus de 10 heures de voiture pour fabriquer une saline .

Quand nous somme revenue à notre saline aménagé cette été , pour la période du 16 septembre aux 22 septembre , Nous avons constaté que quelqu'un avais retirer tous les pieux du sol et retirer notre sel , nous avons cherché les pieux mais rien ....

le 18 septembre 2017 nous avons entendus trois coup de feux as environs 1h45 ce qui nous as réveiller car nous dormions dans une tente roulotes . Un peux désorienter moi et mon confère de chasse nous nous sommes dit :qu il doit avoir des ours près de d'autre chasseur et nous somme re couché en se disant quil vas valoir faire attention à nos déchets .

le 19 septembre nous sommes repartis chassé dans le bucher et avons constaté que plusieurs 4 roue avais passer dans nos trace et se qui avais effacer mes traces de camion un peux perplexe par la situation .

Nous somme retourner à notre saline précédemment fabriquer nous avons refait des piquets en bois et enfoncer a plus de 3 pied dans le sol , Nous avons remis deux bloc de sel un aux pomme et l`autre bleu aux minéraux .

Nous étions camper sur le chemins principale pour la semaine le 19 septembre vers 10h45 , nous étions dehors entrain de boire une bière quand nous avons vue des gens abord dun camion style pick up assis a larrière du véhicule avec des projecteurs allumés .

A notre grande surprise quelques minutes plus tard nous avons entendue des coups de feux retentir .

Ses a se moment que nous somme dit quon avait pas l’exclusivité du territoire tel quannoncer dans notre forfait et que nous devions redoublé d’effort.

Le 20 septembre 2017 aux petit matin nous nous sommes rendu prêt du lac vellum et avons installer 3 serviettes de 2 pied par 2 pied as une distance de 500 pieds entre chacune delle et les avons imbiber durine de jument en chaleur .

Nous sommes retournés en après-midi aux bucher , L`as ou nous avions installé notre saline mais booum un autre surprise les bloc de sel avais disparue et les piquet aussi .

Décourager par cette situation nous somme retourner à notre roulotte pour soupé . Mais malheureusement pour nous encore et encore des 4 roue qui promenais une partie de la nuit

Le 21 septembre après avoir mal dormis dû aux 4 roue et aux camion qui passait sans cesse devant nous .

Nous somme rendu as l’Aurore aux lac pour sinstaller mais encore un fois quelqu’un avait retirer nos 3 serviettes imbiber durine de jument dans notre sentier .

Nous étions très fâcher de cette situation un forfait as 1 700 plus taxe notre semaine de travail a nos frais environs 700 dollars chacun car nous somme électriciens , Plus notre essence 400 dollars pour monter notre tente roulottes plus l`épicerie 120 dollars nous somme rendu a plus de 3 620 dollars pour que des gens chasse de nuit et vole notre matériel .

Nous nous somme rendu jeudi le 21 septembre en matinée as l`accueil pour vous aviser de la situation : Mais encore une fois le personnel ne peux rien faire pour nous,

Cette situation est inacceptable !!!

Nous avons décidé de quitter avant la fin de notre forfait car ils étais dans l`incapacité de nous aider et nous protéger...

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